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Date: February 23, 2018
Time: 5:00 pm
Join us for the 9th annual Pin Event! On Friday, 2/23, the Welcome Reception will give all a chance to catch up with old and new friends and feature a complimentary dinner buffet at 5 pm. On Saturday, 2/24, we start with a complimentary breakfast buffet at 8 … [Read More its Good for You...]

Date: February 24, 2018
Time: 12:00 Noon
Explore Your Own Personal Style, Renew Your Soul And Uncover Your Passions...
...while you relax and rejuvenate, explore a new interest, purchase a great find, connect with inspiring women in businesses and re-ignite your inner you.
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Featured National News

Black Panther
Film Review by Kam Williams
Chadwick Boseman Rises to the Occasion as African King/Marvel Superhero
Chadwick Boseman has already made quite a career out of portraying a variety of prominent African-Americans, from football star Floyd Little (The Express), to baseball great … [Read More its Good for You...]

" Everyone Comes from Somewhere" Music Video to Help Save the Dreamers
San Francisco’s own Don Arbor's new music video, "Everyone Comes from Somewhere," is a welcome song for immigrants, honoring Don's own immigrant roots as well. Powerful, moving, and painfully relevant today, "Everyone" is … [Read More its Good for You...]

OPENING THIS WEEK
Kam's Kapsules
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
by Kam Williams
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Black Panther (PG-13 for pervasive violent action sequences and a rude gesture) Chadwick Boseman handles the title role in this Marvel Comics origins tale which finds … [Read More its Good for You...]

Yamaha Pro Takahiro Omori Wins First 2018 Bassmaster® Elite Tournament on Lake Martin
Yamaha Pro Takahiro Omori took home the first-place trophy after the first Bassmaster® Elite tournament of 2018 on Sunday, Feb. 11. The veteran pro finished the tournament with 14 pounds on the final day of competition to capture the win on Lake Martin with a four-day total of 59 pounds 8 ounces.
The win marks Omori’s seventh career victory … [Read More its Good for You...]

Fish and Cruise with Family-Friendly Sea Chaser 24 HFC
By Craig Lamb
Families and boating go together, and so does serious fishing. You can enjoy both on the same trip aboard the Sea Chaser 24 HFC by Carolina Skiff.
Whatever the activity the 24 HFC is already rigged out with the features everyone needs to enjoy a long day on the water. Head out early into the bay or inshore waters for a morning fishing trip. Then cruise to a … [Read More its Good for You...]

Come see Carolina Skiff at Miami’s Favorite Boat Show
By Craig Lamb
Getting to see shiny new boats at a boat show is a given. What’s not is getting to take a test ride, and do it in sunny, warm weather during the frigid winter. You can do it all at the 2018 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show.
This year’s event, conveniently scheduled during President’s Day weekend, is Feb. 15-19. Even better, the show is in the … [Read More its Good for You...]

Exciting New Products and Helm Master Demo Rides at Miami International Boat Show®
By Capt. Ted Lund
Want to get a look at Yamaha’s exciting new lineup of products for 2018? Then you’ll want to head to the Miami International Boat Show® at the Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin starting Thursday, February 15.
Yamaha will feature their products in three booths (A112, F210, and F201) but will also be offering complimentary … [Read More its Good for You...]

Shallow Tails Guide Service Knows What’s ‘Biting’ in the Miami Flats
By Amy Lignor
For those who do not yet know, and those fishing enthusiasts—everything from light tackle to fly fishing—who want to go where the sun always shines in order to make that perfect catch, the fact is this: Miami plays home to the best flats fishing you can imagine. Those endless flats offer you the likes of bonefish, permit, tarpon and shark, giving you all … [Read More its Good for You...]

Real Estate: Refinancing Rates on the Rise in 2017
by Amy Lignor
The term ‘meteoric rise’ usually applies to something fun. Think: A Hollywood actor who has been ‘discovered.’) Unfortunately, when it comes to this article, ‘meteoric rise’ is something that will not bring a smile to … [Read More its Good for You...]

Big Things in Small Packages Are Taking Over the Real Estate Market
by Amy Lignor
What began as a “tiny” trend – which some called a “passing fad” at first – has become one of the largest growing industries in the U.S.A. in the 21st century; with records being broken in … [Read More its Good for You...]

Whitman’s Baltimore Spring Expo Remains Extremely Valuable to Coin Collectors
by Amy Lignor
The leading coin and collectibles expos found in North America are brought to one and all by a company named Whitman Publishing. With the three huge industry events held in Baltimore, Maryland, … [Read More its Good for You...]

Invisible Ink
Navigating Racism in Corporate America
by Stephen M. Graham
CreateSpace
Paperback, $11.95
220 pages
ISBN: 978-1-5411-7117-6
Book Review by Kam Williams
“It has always been a struggle for the relatively few African-Americans in corporate America who do exist, and it is … [Read More its Good for You...]

Creating the Perfect Vegetable Garden
by Amy Lignor
Many are still dealing with that wintery mix Mother Nature just loves to toss down from the sky this time of year. Yet, that gardener living inside the soul – the one just dreaming of the sunny skies and lazy rainy days that are … [Read More its Good for You...]

Drivers, Rivalries & A Continuing Legacy
NASCAR ‘Gears Up’ For 2018
As football fades into the sunset, the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will gear up to celebrate its 70th anniversary – seventy seasons of professional stock car racing in the United States, as well as the … [Read More its Good for You...]

Investing Smartly & Staying Calm in a Volatile Market
by Amy Lignor
In just this past week, traders have been getting struck by nerves as they watch the stock market turn volatile before their very eyes. However, there is a very well-proven fact to take into consideration; a fact that … [Read More its Good for You...]

Making Your Health “Resolute”
by Amy Lignor
It is time for those New Year’s Resolutions to be made. We all know the ones most likely being placed on lists everywhere: stop smoking and lose weight. Why? Because these have always been the top two when it comes to goals, so that the … [Read More its Good for You...]

The outdoor enthusiast finally has a rugged, waterproof option when it comes to high-quality stereo sound. With built-in Bluetooth audio streaming, AM/FM radio and USB audio playback, STEREOACTIVE is packed with features. Engineered in New Zealand, the new compact system is designed for the challenges of life on the water or exposure to the elements and tuned to deliver crystal clear audio that enhances any activity. Featuring the unique Puck mount system, users can easily and securely attach the stereo to any surface, such as an RV exterior, cooler, outdoor cooking space, paddleboard, kayak, canoe, boat or even hot tub. To keep valuables safe from the elements, FUSION has also offered the ACTIVESAFE which, when combined with STEREOACTIVE, will securely house any smartphone, vehicle keys, bank cards, or loose change.

Virtually every angler on the water these days is well aware that boat docks hold bass throughout the year. However, not all anglers approach dock fishing with the correct tackle and strategy to make the most of their time on the water. Fine-tuning your approach by reaching all fish-holding zones and identifying patterns can definitely lead to higher catch rates and bigger fish. Read More…
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After the Strike World record-holders will quickly agree there is much more to skilled angling than simply finding and hooking a fish. The battle, especially with large, powerful game fish, Read More…
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Take the Trip of a Life Time
Take a short drive south of New Orleans, and you come to the southernmost point in Louisiana. It’s Venice and being at the end of the road is just the beginning of your trip for world-class yellowfin tuna fishing
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Live bait rigged to stay on or near the surface is enticing as well. Predators push bait to the top during an attack, so a nervous morsel suspended under a kite, balloon or cork is always easy pickings. Baits hooked through the nose, or dorsal fin will stay near the surface whereas those hooked in the stomach or lower tail tend to swim downward. Trolled baits and lures serve the same purpose. The combination of splashing and bubbles, often in conjunction with teasers, help draw the game fish into the surface strike zone Read More…